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ChemistryIntroductory Chemistry: A Foundation. Consider the three isotopes of magnesium discussed in Exercise 17. Given that the relative natural abundances of these isotopes are 79%, 10%, and 11%, respectively, without looking at the inside cover of this book, what is the approximate atomic molar mass of magnesium? Explain how you made your prediction.

. Consider the three isotopes of magnesium discussed in Exercise 17. Given that the relative natural abundances of these isotopes are 79%, 10%, and 11%, respectively, without looking at the inside cover of this book, what is the approximate atomic molar mass of magnesium? Explain how you made your prediction.

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